October 26, 2020

Nordgold-Shandong bidding war for Cardinal heats up

Nordgold says Cardinal is misleading its shareholders by suggesting that a higher offer from Shandong can be unlocked.

October 23, 2020

Why building an electric car is so expensive, for now

Batteries can make up a third of a vehicle’s cost.

October 23, 2020

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper this year and a surplus of about 70,000 tonnes in 2021.

October 22, 2020

China has copper flying like a FANG stock

The metal’s rebound from four-year lows in March mirrors the rally in that other gravity-defying asset class, the FANG-powered U.S. stock market.

October 21, 2020

Cobalt, nickel price rally lifts EV Metal Index to 2020 high

Cobalt prices are up 30% this year and nickel has rebounded from its pandemic lows, powering the MINING.COM EV Metal Index to $1.2 billion so far this year.

October 21, 2020

Global platinum demand to decline 7% in 2020 – report

Implementation of stricter emission standards should see demand recover over the coming years.

October 21, 2020

China’s imports are soaking up the world’s excess copper

China imported 3.55 million tonnes of refined copper in the first nine months, more than last year's tally and amounts to an extra million tonnes of metal.

October 21, 2020

Nordgold matches Shandong Gold’s offer for Cardinal in takeover battle

Nordgold refuses to give up the fight for Cardinal Resources; it has now offered A$1 per share.

October 21, 2020

Miners speed up automation as covid-19 impacts linger

About 20% of people currently working in the mining and metals industry are at risk of being replaced by robots, says the the World Economic Forum.

October 19, 2020

Nickel, copper prices near new highs as China powers on

Nickel at 11-month high and copper close to fresh two-year peak as China's construction and industrial production soars going into the fourth quarter.